Polished Concrete Cost Calculator
Estimate the cost of polished concrete flooring in Australia. Enter the floor area, then choose the finish level and slab condition.
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Grind-and-seal mimics the polished look for far less, true mechanical polishing exposes the aggregate and lasts longest but costs more per square metre.
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💰 Ways to save
- Grind-and-seal is the budget route to a concrete floor look.
- Polishing a new slab as part of a build avoids the prep cost of an old floor.
or from $29/week over 5 years , indicative finance
How we estimate this
Polished concrete in Australia typically costs $50 to $150 per square metre in 2026, so a 60m² floor is roughly $3,000 to $9,000. Grind-and-seal is cheapest; a full mechanical mirror polish with aggregate exposure costs the most.
Pricing reviewed: October 2026.
Pricing reviewed October 2026. Indicative Australian costs, not a quote.
Understanding polished concrete costs in Australia
Polished concrete in Australia typically costs $50 to $150 per square metre in 2026, so a 60m² floor is roughly $3,000 to $9,000. Grind-and-seal is cheapest; a full mechanical mirror polish with aggregate exposure costs the most.
The slab condition matters as much as the finish. A clean new slab is cheap to polish; an old floor with glue, tiles or cracks needs prep and repair first, which adds significantly.
Frequently asked questions
How much does polished concrete cost per m² in Australia?
Typically $50 to $150 per square metre in 2026. Grind-and-seal is cheapest; a full mechanical mirror polish is the most expensive.
Is grind-and-seal cheaper than polished concrete?
Yes, grind-and-seal mimics the look for less, while a true mechanical polish exposes the aggregate, lasts longer and costs more per square metre.
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